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2,441 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:04:46
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,441 ft
Altitude min
1,455 ft
Altitude max
1,455 ft
Altitude start
1,450 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
958 ft
Distance down
981 ft
Distance flat
00:04:46
Avg time
River Watch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaGreenbelt/Flats
Revelstoke, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#19887 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #38581 in E-Biking
- #1503 in Trail Running
- #8050 in Hiking
- #7393 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingGroomed Smooth
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
An easy beginner trail in the Illecillewaet Greenbelt trail network with great views of the Illecillewaet River and the mountains. Note - part of this trail may be flooded when the Arrow Reservoir is high.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 11 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 71 rides
- Last: Jul 30, 2026
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(50.984960, -118.189140)
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Watch
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Where is River Watch located?
River Watch is located in Greenbelt/Flats, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Greenbelt/Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.98496, -118.18914.
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How hard is River Watch?
River Watch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for River Watch?
River Watch has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,441 ft to 1,455 ft.
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Is River Watch a point to point trail?
River Watch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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